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Drawing of Sipi fair in 1881. (Issued 1881 New York by The Illustrated London News)
Sipi fair is held every year in Sihpur below Mashobra on the 1st of Jaistha (may) in honour of Sip Devta. It is very old fair and the Rana of Koti used to be the chief visitor. Thousands of people of the surrounding areas participate in the fair. A goat is slaughtered in honour of the deity. Archery game is played besides several cultural programmes, variety shows, 'Karyala', Performance of the jugglers, magicians and acrobats provide additional entertainment to the spectators.
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